Great news: Another Obama press conference coming tomorrow morning

posted at 8:05 pm on July 14, 2011 by Allahpundit

11 a.m., the mother of all distributive-justice lectures happens at the White House. He did warn Cantor not to call his bluff, that he’d take his case to the American people rather than do something crazy like agree to a deal that would solve this problem for the country but inconvenience him personally. And now a terrible thought occurs to me: What if he holds a presser every day until August? What if he resolves to take to the air every morning for the next three weeks and riff about corporate jets until the GOP caves? Second look at tax hikes?

At a “composed and polite” meeting that lasted 80 minutes, congressional negotiators and the White House finished their review of the work done by the previous group led by Vice President Biden, said the aide, who was not authorized to speak publicly about the meeting. At the end, Obama told the bipartisan leaders that he expected them to agree on a path forward “over the next 24 to 36 hours, the aide said.

No White House meeting is set for Friday, according to several aides familiar with the talks. Instead, leaders are expected to go to their rank-and-file members to discuss the negotiations…

House Republicans have set a conference meeting at the Capitol for early Friday morning; it was not immediately clear whether House Democrats had similar plans.

Here’s a clip from an interview that he did today with a local Philly station. Would a guy who refuses to sign a short-term deal that would end the debt-ceiling standoff purely because it complicates his reelection campaign really dare urge Republicans to “behave in the interest of the American people”? Oh yes, my friends. Yes indeed. In fact, the reporter presses him on the possibility of a short-term deal and O continues to insist that we can’t kick this issue down the road, even though his own party’s been kicking budgetary issues down the road literally for years now. No matter; the media is now paying attention to his hypocrisy. Expect more questions about it at tomorrow’s presser. Exit question: When he says that Congress shouldn’t be allowed to go on vacation in August if this issue is unresolved, does that mean he’s also planning on skipping his birthday fundraiser? Normally I wouldn’t think to ask but, well, you know. Click the image to watch.

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An insufferable ass is an insufferable ass, of course, of course
And no one can talk sense to an insufferable ass, of course
And especially, of course, if the insufferable ass is the famous Barack Obama

Go right to the source and ask the insufferable ass
He’ll give you the answer that deceivers will endorse
He’s always on a dissemblers course
Talk to Barack Obama

Barack Obama just yakkity yaks a streak and wastes your time of day
Does any sane person even believe anymore a single thing he has to say?

An insufferable ass is an insufferable ass, of course, of course
And this one’ll talk in prevaricating circles til his voice is hoarse
You never heard of a talking insufferable ass?

He’s probably going to walk back the comment about Soc. Sec. checks not going out. There must have been so blow back from that blunder, so he’ll probably attempt to convince us it was one of his incredibly funny jokes like the not-so-ready-shovel-ready-jobs. We’re all still howling about that one, aren’t we?

Whatever it is it should be utterly bizarre, as usual. I will be watching, for sure.

This was the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal; this was the moment when we ended a war and secured our nation and restored our image as the last, best hope on Earth. This was the moment – this was the time – when we came together to remake this great nation so that it may always reflect our very best selves, and our highest ideals.

Jeez…. is this not the biggest joke ever pulled on the American people?.

An insufferable ass is an insufferable ass, of course, of course
And no one can talk sense to an insufferable ass, of course
And especially, of course, if the insufferable ass is the famous Barack Obama

Go right to the source and ask the insufferable ass
He’ll give you the answer that deceivers will endorse
He’s always on a dissemblers course
Talk to Barack Obama

Barack Obama just yakkity yaks a streak and wastes your time of day
Does any sane person even believe anymore a single thing he has to say?

An insufferable ass is an insufferable ass, of course, of course
And this one’ll talk in prevaricating circles til his voice is hoarse
You never heard of a talking insufferable ass?

Crikey, Shazam, Holy Cow and other exclamatory declarations of delight! Can’t wait. Gonna run out and buy a 52 inch HD television to watch and listen to “His Gift.” Dingy Harry and I will hang on every word.

Gotta clear the decks before his 50th birthday AKA 1/2 centennial arrives. Come on folks, he was born to party! Would you deny it to him?

Missy on July 14, 2011 at 9:05 PM

This is what you get with almost a half-century of continuous affirmative action. An incompetent who gets his C’s turned into A’s, just because, and his hatred for the country that gave him that very advantage. Party on today, big guy, you’re soon to join your partner, Jimmah, in driving nails for the Habitat for Humanity.

I’m thinking another food analogy or perhaps a gaffe or two. If the teleprompter is able to attend then I’m sure he will do just fine, and by fine I mean lie about how he is doing all the work and the GOP are a bunch of meany heads, such and such, etc., etc.

Exit question: When he says that Congress shouldn’t be allowed to go on vacation in August if this issue is unresolved, does that mean he’s also planning on skipping his birthday fundraiser?

Ha! This party is on August 3rd?! Gosh, what a coincidence that the W.H. deadline to raise debt ceiling or default and have the worst crisis in world history is August 2nd. He needs this off his plate so he can party. What a patriot.

Oh please, Mr. President, treat us to more of your awesome condescension! We peasants are at risk of thinking that we’re responsible adults, and everyone knows that only professional politicians can be trusted with making decisions for everyone. Thinking about big stuff is something that shouldn’t be tried at home.

If you can work in some metaphors about yucky vegetables that you and Michelle want us to eat or compare us unfavorably to the behavior of your young daughters, that would be extra-good.

PS You can once again tell us about your compelling personal narrative, we never get tired of hearing about you, or your tireless efforts against the legacy of the evil Bush.

Mark Dayton has caved in Minnesota. Cuomo is doing a controlled cave in New York. Walker and the Republican legislature are winning in Wisconsin. Cristie is winning in New Jersey. Kasich is winning in Ohio. Daniels is winning in Indiana. The question shouldn’t be “will the Republicans cave?” In the light of what is going on around the country, it should be “When will the Obamacrats cave?” Obama has to be reading the tea leaves and that’s why he said “Don’t call my bluff.” That says it is a bluff and what he really means is “Please, please, please don’t call my bluff.” Republicans must stand up and be counted. Call his bluff!

Exit question: When he says that Congress shouldn’t be allowed to go on vacation in August if this issue is unresolved, does that mean he’s also planning on skipping his birthday fundraiser?

Ha! This party is on August 3rd?! Gosh, what a coincidence that the W.H. deadline to raise debt ceiling or default and have the worst crisis in world history is August 2nd. He needs this off his plate so he can party. What a patriot.

Buy Danish on July 14, 2011 at 9:45 PM

Well he does need that $35,000 per head admission. Considering how the “win a date with Obama/Biden” turned out, I am interested to see how that plays out.

The White House internal polling must look awful, even with the full support of the MSM. If they really thought they were winning the PR battle, they’d let the Republicans hang themselves.

The vilification of Cantor. All the pressers he’s holding. The meltdowns. Teh Won is just too desperate right now. It’s all an indication that he knows that he isn’t in a strong position, and that he needs a victory.

They really should just pass the short term extension and dare him to veto it. The tantrum would be epic…

Same old, same old – Tax the evil oil companies, corporate jet owners, etc. Basically put anyone making any money out of business. Hope the House leadership is smarter than to fall for this regurgitated nonsense.

Golly, I hope Paul Ryan shows up at the press conference, Breitbart style, to thank Obama for the wine recommendation and maybe ask the Campaigner-in-Chief whatever happened to that Social Security lockbox.

Otherwise, odds are we’ll see another lousy presser performance. Obama has been working harder putting in more hours than usual away from the links. No wonder he’s grumpy man-child.

Um, that would be ‘bringing it’ to the American people. Why is it kicking the can down the road since this seems to be a flexible can anyway? It’s been raised in the past and undoubtedly will be raised again in the future since the debt will be eating us alive forever. Bring it, Barry!

Since the GOP presser is delayed, I think they’re going to come out with a debt-ceiling offer. They won’t say “take it or leave it,” but they’ll say it’s a good deal, they’ve “compromised,” and they “hope” Barry will be reasonable — for the good of the country — and sign on. Man is that ever going to piss off Barry. If he’s planning a scold, and the conference becomes “will you take the deal?” he’s going to melt down.

IF, and it’s a big if, the LSM starts reporting on this amateurs complete inability (or unwillingness) to handle the job of POTUS, the last vestiges of his facade will be stripped away and all Americans will see him for what he is.

This debt limit increase deal is the very first time he has been forced to engage in actual governance of the country. And he is failing miserable at it! He storms out of meetings, throws temper tantrums, demagogues the issue while insisting the issue should not be demagogued, and now pretends to be the adult in the room.

My hope is that the GOP will take the lead of Bachmann, Palin, and others who are ready to man up and force this scumbag to blink.

There are only three possible conclusions to come to…

A) He is a total amateur, or
B) He is doing this on purpose to destroy the country through a Cloward/Piven strategy.
C) He is simply doing what he thinks will get him reelected irrespective of the damage it causes.

That was a very good evaluation of the policies Obama has put in place that are in direct opposition to most Americans.

Roughly 60% of Americans are in opposition to his Marxist policies. This clearly includes indies with the conservatives. I would make one additional point to your assessment……whichever candidate we nominate, he/she must be able to speak to that 60% without being toxic.

A) He is a total amateur, or
B) He is doing this on purpose to destroy the country through a Cloward/Piven strategy.
C) He is simply doing what he thinks will get him reelected irrespective of the damage it causes.

Would Obama really veto a short-term debt-ceiling increase, like the one proposed by Krauthammer ($500 billion in debt-ceiling increase for $500 billion in spending cuts)?

House Republicans should pass it through the House, and tell Obama and the nation that they have a chance to prevent default now, and four months or so to strike a bigger deal. If such a plan passes the Senate and Obama vetoes it, public blame for the default will fall squarely on Obama.

Another scripted press conference and reporters will be called upon as their name is shown on the prompter with the question the reporter is allowed to ask while the POTUS reads the prepared answer. Remember the tax question the lady asked the POTUS and he went into a 14 minute dissertation?